Restaurants near Elk Rapids

“Must do if you've come to the Traverse City area and want to taste Michigan wine. These folks know what they're doing and are making great wine. We enjoyed a relaxed tasting in the garden and liked all the wines (more than we expected!). The service was easygoing (in a good way) and informative. We also tried a cider that was complex and earthy. Don't sleep on those. While the reds were on the pricey side, the Rieslings are very reasonable and absolutely worth taking a bottle home. Or more than a bottle if you aren't flying!”

“Ethanology Distillery is such a gem in Elk Rapids! Beautiful ambiance, welcoming and knowledgeable staff, and an amazing variety of beautifully crafted drinks. You can truly appreciate the detail and effort put into every cocktail. My favorite is the White Russian, and I can’t wait to try Taste of Magic next! Even more impressive is their support for local farms and businesses by sourcing local ingredients whenever possible. A must-visit spot!”

“Awesome brews and crew. Osario's and Flannigan's Goat serve up some very tasty food. Great indoor/ outdoor venue. Summertime music is great too. The customers are friendly and fun. I highly recommend both of Short's facilities. So thankful that we have this in Elk Rapids.”

“I love this place! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable! The restaurant is clean and the staff is top notch. There’s nothing not to love about Masala Magic!”

“Went in today for the 1st time, service was very friendly & helpful 🤩. Fantastic Pizza, will be back again! Thank you.”

“Thank you happy camper company!!! Such great service, even with a power outage! Always my go-to stop anytime I’m in town!”

“Amazing food! Jambalaya was so good!”

“Creative menu and good food!”

“Awesome food! The Elote (street corn)😍 is absolutely the BEST!! Great selection & flavors. Delicious!! Ya gotta go!!”

“FANTASTIC FOOD SERVICE AND ENVIRONMENT!”

“Had the Bison bratwurst. It was absolutely delicious. Everything about it... the onions, the bun, the sauce and the flavor of the bratwurst all together was perfect!!”

“We got the chocolate flavor called Pot Hole and it was the best chocolate ice cream I've ever eaten. The butter pecan was buttery and creamy. So good. The waffle cones was perfect and fresh. Highly recommend!!”

“so delicious. best eggrolls I've ever had!”

“Great place to Mingle and grab a bite to eat!!”

“We have had great service here in the past and great food. They even made a special pasta for my granddaughter. But last night was a disaster. They were out of so many options on the menu. When we ordered our burgers she said she cannot guarantee they will be made the temperature we requested because they are so busy. Wow, really? When ordering drinks so many options of beers not available. She didn’t know what brands of scotch and vodka were available. We asked for a drink menu but she couldn’t be bothered with that but continued to muddle through her iPad lists. When our food came, I had asked for my burger to be without bun. But they didn’t include the aoli sauce so I asked for some for my burger. My husbands wings came out very dry and just a dab of sauce in the bottom of the basket. So he asked for more buffalo sauce. Waitress said “oh they were tossed in sauce already. Maybe they were just sitting for awhile waiting for the other food to be done.” WOW, really? Well they are too dry. Need more sauce. Then when the bill came they charged us $2.00 for the sauces! We complained and she said she had to charge us. We asked to speak to the manager. SHE argued with us. She said she watched them toss our wings in the 2 oz of sauce and they were fine. I said there absolutely was no white aoli sauce on my burger. She said she would be ok taking that charge off. But since when do you argue with a customer? Especially someone who is a regular and have gotten those same things in the past and had appropriate sauces. Just too bad that even a manager would act this way. We hate being nickel and dimed for everything. Give it a try. They normally do have good food. Most of the time we have good service but last night was very trying.”

“Excellent experience! Visited with 6 business associates, will return”

“Great food Great experience Dan the waiter is amazing ! Very friendly , professional waiter , highly recommend Dan - he’s the best !”

“Beautiful winery, amazing service, and a beautiful view!”

“Good beer, food, and atmosphere.”

“Absolutely love this place!”

“Great coffee!!! I nice little place. Great muffins. I had a salad to go.”

“I wish I could give more stars. We pulled up 15 mins before they closed, expected to be turned away. Nope the employee happily made our food and it was absolutely delicious. I will be telling anyone I know that comes to TC area to eat here.”

“My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary this past weekend. Beautiful views and great wine. Can’t wait to come back in the summer. Thank you Terry for helping us pick our flights :)”

“Don't let their simple exterior fool you, they are crafting up yummy espresso drinks, delicious sandwiches and baked goods! Super nice owners and great service.”

“This winery was at a time, one I’d ignore. I never found the wines very interesting. However!!!, we visited the winery and they got rid of all the tchotchkes to focus on the wine. If you are fortunate enough to meet the tasting manager Hiro Miura, you will learn about gorgeous, delicious, interesting facts about grapes in every stage and distinction and contribution to the final product called wine. I’m a retired chef and I learned so much in our relatively short visit to the vineyard. I enjoy making connections with people I meet along my travels. This visit was marked as a favorite. Thank you Hiro for sharing your passion.
Warmly,
Sharilyn”

“Awesome owners and staff. Good food and good home town bar feeling. We lovw this place and frequent it often.”

“The outside is inviting but the middle aged lady inside taking the orders was straight up rude and their ordering process is out of the whack. Basic sandwiches. Soups were phenomenal. Basic wine list. Overall not very pleasant.”

“We came for the sip, savor melt event. We had a wonderful time, the food and wine pairings weee great, and the DJ played great music. The Photo Booth was also fun!”

“Love the atmosphere! Staff is amazing. If you are in Traverse City, it’s a must!”

“Best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time”